About the Role
What if your deep expertise in cloud security could directly protect the architectures that power modern enterprises? We're looking for a Principal Cloud Security Architect to evaluate large-scale cloud environments, uncover architectural risks, and deliver structured, actionable guidance that makes real systems measurably safer.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role built for seasoned cloud security professionals who think in systems, spot design flaws others miss, and communicate complex risks with clarity.
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Focus: Cloud security architecture assessment across AWS, Azure, and GCP
What You'll Do
- Evaluate cloud architectures across AWS, Azure, and GCP for security gaps and design weaknesses
- Review IAM configurations, network segmentation, and resource-level policies for privilege risks and misconfigurations
- Identify insecure patterns, architectural anti-patterns, and long-term security design flaws
- Produce clear, structured documentation of findings with prioritized mitigation guidance
- Validate alignment with industry security frameworks and established best practices
- Support recurring assessments of cloud environments and evolving deployment patterns
Who You Are
Must-Have:
- Deep, hands-on experience in cloud security architecture — you've assessed real environments at scale
- Strong command of IAM models, network design principles, and cloud service models across major providers
- Ability to translate complex architectural findings into clear, structured written assessments
- Sharp instincts for identifying what's misconfigured, overprivileged, or structurally unsound
Nice to Have:
- Experience with multi-cloud environments, zero-trust architecture, or high-compliance regulated sectors
- Familiarity with frameworks such as CIS, NIST, CSA CCM, or SOC 2 / FedRAMP requirements
- Background in cloud-native security tooling, CSPM platforms, or infrastructure-as-code review
Why Join Us
- Work on high-impact, technically challenging security assessments that matter
- Fully remote and async-friendly — structure your work around your schedule
- Freelance autonomy with meaningful, substantive engagements
- Contribute expertise that directly improves the security posture of real-world cloud environments
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension across new assessments and projects